May be useful: how to build a computer yourself.
In the industry lull. Intel was through last summer with the LGA1151 platform and the processors the item has been added, and now working on expanding its presence in the market. AMD shows off promising developments among both the GPU and the x86 chips. But so far it’s just words. The other day the “red” somewhat refreshed line of “stones” for the platform FM2+. There were interesting instances, for example, the model Athlon X4 845 architecture “Excavator”, but overall, nothing fundamentally new has happened. Such actions make one point: first chips Zen and the AM4 platform is expected in the end of the year. Not before. NVIDIA in February marks two years since the release of the first video card on the Maxwell architecture. In December of last year 28-nanometer process technology was four years old. Postanovas era D3D11 graphics cards. In General, apparently, the latest Zen solutions, Polaris and Pascal only appear in the second half of the year. And while it is necessary to use what is there.
The ruble continues to play a cave Explorer. Iron is expensive. Part of assemblies because of this, much has changed. Mostly for the worse. Again, in a crisis, my main mission is to offer the user the most productive system for the designated budget. Ergonomics and functionality in some cases suffers. Sad, but there’s nothing you can do about it.
PC of the month — February 2016
Starting the build — up to 30,000 rubles
Starting system costing up to 30 000 rubles will allow the user to play games up to 1080p resolution. In most cases, have to forego such effects as smoothing and need to set the overall low/medium graphics quality settings.
Starting build
Processor
AMD Athlon X4 840, 4 cores, 3,1 (3,8) GHz.
4600 RUB.
G3260 Intel Pentium, 2 cores, 3.3 GHz, 3 MB L3.
4700 rubles.
Motherboard
AMD A68H
Examples:
- ASUS A68HM-K;
- MSI A68HM-E33 V2.
3700 rubles.
Intel H81 Express
Examples:
- ASUS H81M-K;
- MSI H81M-E33.
3700 rubles.
RAM
2x 4 GB DDR3-1600.
3700 rubles.
Video card
AMD Radeon R7 360, 1050 MHz, 2 GB GDDR5.
9000 rubles.
Drive
HDD, 1TB, 7200 rpm.
4300 rubles.
CPU cooler
Example:
- Deepcool ICE EDGE MINI FS V2.0;
- Deepcool THETA 31 PWM.
800 rubles.
Case
Examples:
- ACCORD P-25B;
- 3Cott 1811.
1500 rubles.
The power supply
Examples:
- Chieftec GPA-500S 500W;
- FSP Group ATX-500PNR 500 W;
- Zalman ZM500-LE 500W.
3100 rubles.
Total
AMD — 30 700 rubles.
Intel — 30 800 rubles.
May be useful: how to build a computer from technically obsolete hardware.
As always, the starting Assembly to better focus on the AMD system, if you purchase a computer for gaming. And on the Intel platform, if you want to get more computing power on a stream processor. Last month I was able to integrate basic PC AMD FX-4300 and motherboard level ASUS M5A78L-M LX3. This time this trick did not work. We have to save, that is, to take a slower chip Athlon X4 840 for the platform FM2+. By itself, “stone” is not so bad, but it works at a rather low frequency. On acceleration I wouldn’t count. If you have excess funds, it is, of course, proceed from the platform AM3+.
This time I did not bring to the table in the video card Radeon HD 7850 with 2GB of memory. Don’t see this adapter in retail stores in Moscow. However, do not be lazy to look for something similar on the online flea markets. Buy this video with the hands is more profitable purchase retail versions of the Radeon R7 360 (or GeForce GTX 750). It is important not to bark up the wrong tree.
Assembly on the Intel platform for a month no changes were made.
Base Assembly — up to 50 000 rubles
Basic system cost up to 50 000 rubles will allow the user to play games up to 1080p resolution. In Full HD in most cases, you can treat yourself to even high graphic settings.
Base Assembly
Processor
AMD FX-8320E, 8 core, 3,2 (4,0) GHz, 8 MB L3.
9500 rubles.
Intel Core i5-4460, 4 cores, 3,2 (3,4) GHz, 6 MB L3.
15 000 RUB.
Motherboard
AMD 970
Examples:
- MSI 970A-G43;
- ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0;
- ASUS M5A97 PLUS.
5500 RUB.
Intel H81 Express
Examples:
- ASUS H81M-K;
- MSI H81M-E33.
3700 rubles.
RAM
2x 4 GB DDR3-1600.
3700 rubles.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 1126 (1178) MHz, 4 GB GDDR5 or AMD Radeon R9 380, 970 MHz, 4 GB GDDR5 for AMD;
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, 1102 (1279) MHz, 2 GB GDDR5 for NVIDIA.
20 000/14, 000.
Drive
HDD, 1 TB, 7200 rpm
4300 rubles.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 — for AMD;
- Deepcool THETA 31 PWM Intel.
1600/800 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Zalman Z1;
- Thermaltake Versa H23;
- AeroCool GT Advance Black Edition.
3000 RUB.
The power supply
Example:
- Chieftec GPA-500S 500W;
- FSP Group ATX-500PNR 500 W;
- Zalman ZM500-LE 500W.
3100 rubles.
Total
AMD — 50 700 RUB.
Intel — 47 600 rubles.
May be useful: how to choose a CPU for a gaming computer.
Last month I failed within the designated budget and to accommodate Core i5, and Middle-end graphics card with 4 GB memory. This time the problem is more complicated. To save on the motherboard the motherboard will not work. And already selected the budget option. On the drive, too. On the PSU — no way! I now feel guilty for all the iron that I offer in the “Computer of the month” lately, although I don’t make such pictures. So what to save: on the CPU or the video card? On the one hand, instead of the Core i5 you can get Core i3. And even the item has been added! On the other hand, the graphics card of GeForce GTX 950/960, but with 2GB of memory. In the end, I decided to save on the graphics adapter. The reasons are simple: first, a 4-core Core i5-4460 will last a long time — it will become obsolete much later by far not the most efficient video card; secondly, according to statistics, the processors change the least; thirdly, more games that utilize all cores of the chip. Not convinced? Then a variant with Core i3 is your choice.
May be useful: how to choose a processor.
I decided to save on the graphics card, you need to choose the appropriate option. This can be either a 2-Gigabyte version of the GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 380 or GeForce GTX 950. Or look for used Radeon HD 7970 level. As shown by testing, the GeForce GTX 950 on a slightly abbreviated GM206 chip is inferior to the GeForce GTX 960 quite a bit. The difference is easily offset by overclocking. So I’ll take it.
Build practical AMD has not changed over the month, but here is “thin”. Had to save on the cooler. Let’s see how will this situation develop. If the ruble will continue to depreciate against the dollar and the USA in February, we have for both platforms to find other (read — cheaper) processors.
Optimal build — up to 75,000 rubles
Optimal system cost up to 75 000 rubles will allow the user to play games up to 1440p resolutions with max graphic settings.
Optimal build
Processor
AMD FX-8320 8-core 3,5 (4,0) GHz, 8 MB L3.
13 000 rubles.
Intel Core i5-4590, 4 cores, 3,3 (3,7) GHz, 6 MB L3.
16 500 RUB.
Motherboard
AMD 970
Examples:
- ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0;
- MSI 970A-G46;
- ASUS M5A97 R2.0.
6500 RUB.
Intel B85/H97 Express
Examples:
- MSI B85-G43;
- ASUS B85-PLUS;
- ASRock H97 Pro4.
7000 rubles.
RAM
2x 8 GB DDR3-1600
6900 rubles.
Video card
AMD Radeon R9 390, 1000 MHz, 8 GB GDDR5;
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 1050 (1178) MHz, 4 GB GDDR5.
29 000 RUB.
Drive
SSD-120-128 GB for AMD;
HDD, 1TB, 5400-7200 rpm.
4500+4300/4300 RUB.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Deepcool GAMMAXX S40 — for AMD;
- Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 Intel.
2000/1600 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Zalman Z3 Plus Black;
- Fractal Design Core 2300;
- AeroCool Aero-500.
3500 rubles.
The power supply
Example:
- AeroCool Kcas 700 Watts;
- Chieftec CTG-650C;
- Zalman ZM700-GLX.
5000 rubles.
Total
AMD — 74 700 roubles.
Intel — 73 800 rbl.
May be useful: how to choose SSD.
75 000 rubles — this is the budget that will allow you to build something more or less productive. While this amount of money is enough to take a graphics card of GeForce GTX 970. Though thank you for this. The processors have not changed, but had to take less effective cooling. More hurt AMD build, because a good FX-8320 should podrazhat.
Unfortunately, the Assembly lost the Intel SSD. The performance of the entire system, this savings will not be affected, but the sensations from the use of a personal computer — even a very. Want SSD in a couple of Haswell? Then will have to either take a cheaper motherboard or a Core i5-4460, 8 GB of RAM. I sacrifice the SSD because it is the easiest way to purchase over time.
Advanced Assembly — up to 100 000 rubles
The advanced system will allow the user to play games up to 1440p resolutions with max graphic settings.
Advanced Assembly
Processor
AMD FX-8350, 8 core, 4,0 (4,2) GHz, 8 MB L3.
15 000 RUB.
Intel Core i5-6600, 4 cores, 3,3 (3,9) GHz, 6 MB L3.
19 500 rubles.
Motherboard
AMD 990FX
Examples:
- ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0;
- MSI 990FXA-GD65.
10 500 RUB.
Intel B150/Z170 Express
Examples:
- MSI GAMING B150 M3;
- ASUS B150-PRO;
- ASRock Z170 Pro4S.
9500 rubles.
RAM
2x 8 GB DDR3-1866 for AMD;
2x 8 GB DDR4-2133 — Intel.
7000 rubles.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, 1126 MHz, 4 GB GDDR5.
45 000 RUB.
Drive
SSD 120-128 GB;
HDD, 1TB, 5400-7200 rpm.
4500+4300 rubles.
CPU cooler
Examples:
- Zalman CNPS10X Performa — AMD;
- Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 Intel.
2900/1600 RUB.
Case
Examples:
- Zalman Z3 Plus Black;
- Fractal Design Core 2300;
- Deepcool Tesseract.
3500 rubles.
The power supply
Example:
- AeroCool Kcas 700 Watts;
- Chieftec CTG-650C;
- Zalman ZM700-GLX.
5000 rubles.
Total
AMD — 97 700 rubles.
Intel — 99 900 rubles.
May be useful: how to choose a motherboard.
Worn out “targetlink” and in the advanced Assembly. It paid to stay with powerful processors and GeForce GTX 980 in the bargain. Still saving for Intel: cheaper to take the chip Core i5-4690 (18 500 rubles) and the motherboard from an optimal build. The rest of the system has not changed.
Not so long ago under the heading “Iron experiment” on our website I compared RAM DDR3/DDR4 for the CPU the item has been added. As it turned out, a radical performance difference between DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 no. In games at relatively high resolutions no. At the same time, DDR4 is equal in price with DDR3. And yet on the purchase of the motherboard under the old type of memory that can slightly save.
Extreme build — to 150 000 roubles
Build cost up to 150,000 rubles will allow the user to play modern computer games up to a resolution of 2160p. In the CPU you can treat yourself to highest quality graphics. Ultra HD will have to choose the parameters, as the load on the graphics subsystem increases drastically.
Extreme build
Processor
Intel Core i7-5820K, 6 cores, 3,3 (3,6) GHz, 15 MB L3.
34 000 rubles.
Motherboard
Intel X99 Express
Examples:
- MSI X99A SLI PLUS;
- MSI X99A RAIDER.
19 500 rubles.
RAM
4x 4 GB DDR4-2133.
8000 rubles.
Video card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, 1000 MHz, 6 GB GDDR5.
59 000 rubles.
Drive
SSD, 240-256 GB;
HDD, 1TB, 5400-7200 rpm.
7500+4300 rubles.
CPU cooler
Example:
- Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 Power.
3800 rubles.
Case
Examples:
- Fractal Design Core 3300;
- Thermaltake Commander G42 Window.
6500 RUB.
The power supply
Examples:
- Cooler Master V650 Semi-Modular 650W;
- Thermaltake Ural 650 Watts.
8000 rubles.
Total
150 600 rubles.
May be useful: how to choose a power supply.
Extreme build compared to the previous month has not changed. Almost all of the iron has risen in price, but not much. In the end, from buying a two-tower cooler had to be abandoned in favor of a cheaper cooling system. Intact but the basis is a six-core processor Core i7-5820K, video card with 6 GB memory, GeForce GTX 980 Ti, SSD on 256 Gbytes and 16 Gbytes of RAM.